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Jus' Ah Conversation

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15 episodes

4 days ago

From karate to skateboarding to surfing, Barbados is home to athletes and coaches who have built thriving communities in sports outside the traditional spotlight. In this episode, hosts Mikul and Fabian sit down with three pioneers who’ve each helped shape the landscape of alternative sports on the island: Kelly Payne – Karate instructor, mental health therapist, third-degree black belt, international competitor, and youth counsellor.Adrian Bowen – Skateboard coach, President of the Skateboar...

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From karate to skateboarding to surfing, Barbados is home to athletes and coaches who have built thriving communities in sports outside the traditional spotlight. In this episode, hosts Mikul and Fabian sit down with three pioneers who’ve each helped shape the landscape of alternative sports on the island: Kelly Payne – Karate instructor, mental health therapist, third-degree black belt, international competitor, and youth counsellor.Adrian Bowen – Skateboard coach, President of the Skateboar...

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Episodes (15/15)

Jus' Ah Conversation

Beyond the Mainstream : A Look at Alternative Sports in Barbados

From karate to skateboarding to surfing, Barbados is home to athletes and coaches who have built thriving communities in sports outside the traditional spotlight. In this episode, hosts Mikul and Fabian sit down with three pioneers who’ve each helped shape the landscape of alternative sports on the island: Kelly Payne – Karate instructor, mental health therapist, third-degree black belt, international competitor, and youth counsellor.Adrian Bowen – Skateboard coach, President of the Skateboar...

1 day ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Jus' Ah Conversation

Legacy & Justice: The Caribbean Reparations Dialogue

As Barbados marks the Season of Emancipation, this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation brings the conversation full circle — from colonial history to contemporary calls for justice. We explore the Caribbean’s ongoing push for reparations from former colonial powers, asking what reparations truly mean in today’s world. Is it about money? Apologies? Institutional reform? Cultural revival? Our guests unpack the moral, legal, economic, and emotional layers of a movement that continues to grow in stre...

2 weeks ago

59 minutes

Jus' Ah Conversation

Crop Over: Cultural Celebration or Just Another Summer Festival?

Once a celebration of the end of the sugar cane harvest and a reflection of Barbadian identity, Crop Over has evolved into a massive commercial spectacle filled with fetes, celebrities, and corporate sponsorships. But has something been lost along the way? In this episode of Just Ah Conversation, Aisha and Shayla are joined by: Patrick “Salt” Bellamy, a voice of social commentary in soca and on radio,Dane Marshall, seasoned promoter and event planner,and Ashanti Trotman, cultural advocate and...

4 weeks ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Jus' Ah Conversation

Breaking Barriers: The Reality of Special Education in Our Schools

In Barbados, the promise of education for all doesn’t always match the lived reality—especially for students with learning differences. In this powerful episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, we take a hard look at the state of special education on the island. Are we truly supporting our most vulnerable learners, or are too many falling through the cracks? Hosts Mikul Elcock and Aisha Reid sit down with guests who bring both professional and personal experience to the table—educators, advocates, an...

1 month ago

57 minutes

Jus' Ah Conversation

Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in the Modern World

Mental health touches us all — yet in Barbados, as in many places, it’s still something we hesitate to talk about. In this episode of Jus' Ah Conversation, we’re breaking that silence. Hosts Shayla Murrell and Fabian Belgrave are joined by: Ryan Lewis (Mental Health Programme Coordinator)Robert Croizat (Mental health advocate and public speaker)Shane Phillips (Founder, Beautiful Minds 246)We explore how mental health challenges show up in everyday life, why stigma persists — especially f...

1 month ago

49 minutes

Jus' Ah Conversation

Crime in Barbados: Protecting Our Children and Society

🎉 Welcome to Season 2 of Jus’ Ah Conversation! We're kicking things off with a hard but necessary topic: the rise in crime across Barbados — and how it's affecting our youth, families, and communities. In this premiere episode, we dive deep into the root causes of crime, the breakdown of social structures, and what we can do to build a safer future. With insight from the field, lived experience, and faith-based perspectives, our guests offer hope and practical solutions. Guests: Sharon-Rose G...

2 months ago

1 hour

Jus' Ah Conversation

Can the Barbados School Nutrition Policy curb NCD’s?

How do we protect the next generation from a health crisis already claiming 83% of lives in Barbados? The Barbados School Nutrition Policy aims to reshape how our children eat, but the challenges run deeper than food choices on a lunch tray. When one in three Barbadian children is already overweight or obese, and we're witnessing hypertension in 13-year-olds and strokes in 30-somethings, we face a critical turning point. What began as discussions between ministries in 2012 has evolved into a...

4 months ago

48 minutes

Jus' Ah Conversation

Money Matters: Navigating Your Financial Future

Managing money can be overwhelming, but financial literacy is for everyone—not just those with high incomes. In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, host Aisha Reid and guest host Sharon Austin-Gill-Moore explore the essentials of budgeting, saving, and investing with expert insights from: 💰 Nikita Gibson – Senior VP at Clarity Life Insurance Ltd. and Partner at Castalia Consulting Inc. 📊 David Simpson – Lead Consultant at Prestige Accounting Inc., specializing in accounting and manage...

5 months ago

50 minutes

Jus' Ah Conversation

New Psychoactive Substances: Understanding Their Impact on Health and Society

In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, we’re tackling a critical and evolving issue—New Psychoactive Substances (NPS). These lab-created drugs are designed to mimic traditional illicit substances but often come with unpredictable and dangerous consequences. We’re also introducing our final main host, Fabian Belgrave, after welcoming Shayla Murrell last week! He and Aisha Reid are joined by experts in substance abuse prevention and forensic science to break down what NPS are, how they’re det...

5 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Jus' Ah Conversation

Learning Differently: Breaking Through the Learning Divide

In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, we explore the challenges faced by children with learning differences such as ADHD, autism, and speech disorders. How well does the Barbadian education system accommodate these students? What gaps exist, and what can be done to improve support for children who learn differently? Hosts Mikul Elcock and Shayla Murrell sit down with Cindy Blades, Lead Therapist at Blue Sky Speech Therapy; Dionne Best, a parent navigating the education system with an autis...

6 months ago

50 minutes

Jus' Ah Conversation

Surviving the Storm: Real Stories from Hurricane Survivors

In this powerful episode of Jus' Ah Conversation, Mikul Elcock and Aisha Reid dive into the raw and emotional realities of surviving hurricanes. Drawing from their own experiences—Aisha as an evacuee from Hurricane Katrina and Mikul as a media professional covering the aftermath of devastating storms like Maria and Beryl—they explore the personal toll these natural disasters take on individuals and communities.Joining the conversation are Tyson Henry, Captain Robert N. Harewood, and Ryan Bour...

6 months ago

59 minutes

Jus' Ah Conversation

The Power of Technical Education: Building Skills for Barbados’ Future

It’s a new year, and we’re kicking things off with an inspiring conversation about building skills and opportunities for Barbados’ future! In this episode of Just Ah Conversation, hosts Mikul Elcock and Aisha Reid explore the transformative power of technical education and how it’s shaping the island’s workforce and economy.From vocational training to international competitions, technical education is creating pathways for success. Joining the conversation are special guests Dario Walcott, a ...

7 months ago

47 minutes

Jus' Ah Conversation

Are we Mekkin' Sport at Sports?

In this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation, hosts Mikul Elcock and Aisha Reid tackle the pressing questions about the state of sports in Barbados. Are we truly investing in our athletes and sporting infrastructure, or are we simply going through the motions?Joined by an all-star lineup of guests—Jamal Estwick, a local cricketer and motorsports enthusiast; Renaldo Gilkes, a sports administrator and former footballer; and Annmarie Burke, a senior sports reporter and former athlete—we explore the t...

7 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Jus' Ah Conversation

From Seed to Table: Empowering Barbadians to Grow Their Own Food

In this episode of Jus' Ah Conversation, Mikul and Aisha dive into a topic that's close to the hearts (and tables) of Barbadians: growing your own food. With the rising interest in self-sufficiency and sustainable living, we explore how home gardening can transform small spaces into abundant sources of fresh, local produce. Joining the conversation are three incredible guests: Chef Adrian Cumberbatch, a passionate advocate for local, sustainable food sourcing.Michael James, a Ministry of Agri...

8 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Jus' Ah Conversation

Welcome to Jus' Ah Conversation - Trailer

Welcome to Jus' Ah Conversation – the podcast where we tackle the topics that matter most to Barbadians, blending meaningful discussions with a dash of fun and authenticity. Hosted by Mikul Elcock and Aisha Reid, this series dives into trending issues shaping our lives today—think community stories, hot-button topics, and local insights—all with a relaxed and relatable vibe. From conversations about mental health and financial literacy to the future of agriculture and technology in Barbados, ...

8 months ago